AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no shared benchmark scores between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and the Intel Core 3 201E. The AMD processor's benchmark array is empty, while the Intel part has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results. This means a direct numeric comparison cannot be constructed from recorded measurements. What the data does allow is an analysis of the Intel Core 3 201E's absolute performance and its standing against other processors in the database.

The Intel Core 3 201E posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,613 and a single-core score of 1,780. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5,297 multi-core and 747 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run shows 1,271 multi-core and 179 single-core. These results indicate a consistent scaling pattern across Cinebench versions, with multi-core scores roughly seven times the single-core figures in each test generation, which aligns with the processor's 4-core, 8-thread configuration.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multi-thread score of 14,839 and a single-thread score of 3,482. The integer math workload scores 43,894, while floating point math reaches 33,260. Extended instructions score 11,035, data compression hits 164,160, and data encryption scores 8,931. Random string sorting posts 17,783, and the find prime numbers test scores 57. The physics workload scores 1,141.

The Intel Core 3 201E holds a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 19,056. The closest rival in the database is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19,047, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-12400F trails by 0.1 percent with a score of 19,039. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18,982, a 0.4 percent gap, and the AMD EPYC 7773X also scores 18,979, another 0.4 percent gap. The Intel part leads each of these four rivals by margins that range from negligible to just under half a percent.

# Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 uses a completely different design foundation than the Intel Core 3 201E. The AMD processor is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node, while the Intel part uses Intel's 10 nm node. The AMD chip carries the codename Gorgon Halo and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation based on Zen 5 architecture. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation, also Bartlett Lake architecture.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel processor has 4 cores and 8 threads. This fourfold core advantage for AMD is the single largest architectural differentiator in the dataset.

Clock speeds present a more nuanced picture. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This means the Intel chip starts from a higher baseline frequency, while the AMD chip has a 0.40 GHz higher ceiling when boosting.

Cache hierarchies also differ substantially. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 allocation differs slightly: AMD gives 1 MB per core, while Intel gives 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the gap becomes dramatic. The AMD processor has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 12 MB shared. That is a 52 MB difference in favor of AMD.

Memory subsystems follow different paths. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD platform moves nearly 3.6 times more data per second, based on the recorded figures. Both processors support ECC memory.

Connectivity options also differ. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU. The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU. The integrated graphics solutions are distinct as well: AMD includes a Radeon 8065S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730.

Physical package data shows the AMD chip uses two 70.6 mm² dies, while the Intel chip uses a single 163 mm² die. The AMD processor fits AMD Socket FP11 and targets the mobile market segment. The Intel processor fits Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The AMD part has a 55 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 60 W TDP. The AMD processor was released on May 19, 2026, while the Intel processor was released on January 12, 2025. Both remain active in production. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

# Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data, so its wins are directly measurable. It holds a 73rd percentile ranking across all CPUs in the database, putting it in the upper quarter of recorded processors. Its nearest rivals cluster tightly around its average score, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS matching it within 0 percent, and three other processors within 0.4 percent. The Intel part leads its closest rivals, but the margins are narrow, ranging from 0 to 0.4 percent.

The Intel processor's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,780 and multi-core score of 12,613 define its workload profile. The multi-core score is 7.1 times the single-core score, a ratio that reflects its 4-core, 8-thread design. In PassMark, the multi-thread score of 14,839 is 4.3 times the single-thread score of 3,482, showing that scaling efficiency drops as thread count increases beyond the physical core count.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no benchmark scores in the recorded data. Its wins must be inferred from architectural specifications. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration suggests a multi-threaded advantage over the Intel part's 4 cores and 8 threads. The 64 MB L3 cache is 5.3 times larger than the Intel chip's 12 MB. The 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth is 3.6 times the Intel chip's 76.8 GB/s. The 5.20 GHz boost clock is 0.40 GHz higher than the Intel chip's 4.80 GHz boost.

The AMD chip's lower base clock of 3.10 GHz versus the Intel chip's 3.60 GHz suggests the Intel part may hold an advantage in lightly threaded workloads that stay within base clock ranges. The AMD chip's higher boost clock suggests an advantage in single-threaded bursts that can reach the upper frequency limit. The AMD chip's quad-channel LPDDR5X memory subsystem should favor memory bandwidth-intensive workloads, while the Intel chip's dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support offers broader memory compatibility at lower bandwidth.

The Intel chip's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes provides newer interconnect technology than the AMD chip's PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The Intel chip's 163 mm² monolithic die is larger than either of the AMD chip's 70.6 mm² dies, though the AMD design uses two dies for a combined 141.2 mm².

# The Verdict

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison. The Intel Core 3 201E has a complete benchmark profile and a 73rd percentile ranking, with an average score of 19,056 that places it in a tight pack of rivals within 0.4 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has no benchmark scores at all, leaving its performance unmeasured in the database.

For users selecting based on recorded measurements, the Intel Core 3 201E is the only option with verified performance data. Its Cinebench R23 scores of 12,613 multi-core and 1,780 single-core, along with its PassMark multi-thread score of 14,839, provide concrete reference points. Its 73rd percentile ranking confirms it sits above most recorded CPUs.

For users selecting based on architectural specifications, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 presents a compelling theoretical case. Its 16 cores and 32 threads double the thread count of the Intel part four times over. Its 64 MB L3 cache and 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth are dominant on paper. Its 5.20 GHz boost clock is higher. Its 4 nm process node is more advanced than Intel's 10 nm node. The AMD chip also carries a Radeon 8065S integrated GPU, which likely outperforms Intel's UHD Graphics 730 based on the architectural differences, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded.

The AMD processor's mobile market segment and Socket FP11 platform target portable systems, while the Intel processor's desktop segment and Socket 1700 platform target stationary systems. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no recorded launch price. The Intel part was released roughly 16 months before the AMD part according to the recorded dates.

The data supports a clear split. The Intel Core 3 201E is the verified performer with known scores and a strong percentile standing. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is the specification leader with a substantial architectural advantage in core count, cache, and memory bandwidth, but its benchmark results are absent from the database. Buyers who prioritize measured results should look at the Intel chip's numbers. Buyers who prioritize architectural headroom and are willing to wait for benchmark data should consider the AMD chip's specifications.

# FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the Intel Core 3 201E's average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19,056 and ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 201E supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201E has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The Intel Core 3 201E is built on Intel's 10 nm process node.